Waste Services
Dufferin Waste provides weekly collection of waste throughout the County. See below for program details, a personalized waste collection calendar, and search the Which Bin? tool to learn how to properly sort your waste.
COVID-19 Update
***Our offices are closed for the holidays starting on Thursday, December 24th at NOON. We will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2021 at 8:30am. Please note, there will be NO INTERRUPTIONS to waste collection during the weeks of Christmas Day and New Years Day. Please place all Garbage, Blue Boxes and Green Bins out on your regular collection day over the weeks of Christmas and New Years. For missed collections, please contact GFL at 1.888.941.3345 ext. 1. Have a safe and happy holiday this season!***
The County returns to a one bag limit: Effective July 12, 2020, extended Double Up Days will end, and the County will return to the one untagged bag limit for weekly garbage pick-up. $2 bag tags can be purchased for any additional garbage bags/containers. A list of locations where bag tags can be purchased is available at https://www.dufferincounty.ca/waste-services/garbage. For more information, please contact Dufferin Waste at 519-941-2816, x2620 or dufferinwaste@dufferincounty.ca.
Curbside collections are currently continuing as normal, with some adjustments. Some of our programs, including event days are also being impacted. The County will ensure there are timely updates on waste collections, programs and events if/when any changes are required. Stay connected! Follow Dufferin Waste on Twitter and Facebook, download the Dufferin Waste app or check our website at www.dufferincounty.ca/waste.
55 Zina Street office is closed to the public for Bulky Item bookings and Green Bin and Blue Box replacements/distribution.
For curb side collection issues or to book a Bulky Item collection, please contact GFL directly at 1-888-941-3345, ext 1. For all other inquiries including Green Bin and Blue Box replacement/distribution, please contact Dufferin Waste Services at 519-941-2816, ext 2620 or by email at dufferinwaste@dufferincounty.ca.
Waste Collection Schedule
Search your address to view your collection schedule, set reminders, and use the Which Bin? tool to see which bin it goes in! Use the Which Bin? tool to search our Take it Back Directory.
Waste Collection
Garbage, recyclables, and organics are collected weekly in Dufferin County. All waste should be properly sorted, at the curb by 7am on your scheduled collection day, and no earlier than 5pm the day before.
Follow @DufferinWaste on Twitter
Dufferin Waste tweets out timely information on waste collection, schedules and tips for reducing what's sent to landfill.
Waste Streams
Dufferin Waste provides collection of recycling, organics, yard waste, garbage and bulky items at the curb. Hazardous and electronic waste can be dropped off at a special event to be properly recycled or responsibly disposed. See details of each program stream and a list of acceptable items below.
Events
Check here to see upcoming waste events, or to schedule an educational workshop for your workplace or school to become waste wise.
